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2017 Chevrolet Impala

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Mileage at the reported incident

72 reports with mileage · 44 unknown

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What to inspect

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  • Engine. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

4 crash reports0 fire reports8 injury reports

Exterior Lighting complaints

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Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 2023
Exterior LightingUnknown Or Other

I continuously have water leaking into the trunk of my 2017 Chevrolet Impala, specifically the spare tire compartment. I noticed through research that the issue has been recalled for select years, but not my vehicle year. If the issue is a known defect, this should be covered by the vehicle manufacturer. I am constantly having l…

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I continuously have water leaking into the trunk of my 2017 Chevrolet Impala, specifically the spare tire compartment. I noticed through research that the issue has been recalled for select years, but not my vehicle year. If the issue is a known defect, this should be covered by the vehicle manufacturer. I am constantly having large amounts of water after rain and it is causing a moldy smell. I try to scoop water and then dry the area, however this is a repeat issue.

NHTSA ODI #11539805

Mileage unknown · Dec 11, 2017
Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT UP THE ROAD ON RIGHT SIDE, CANNOT SEE ROAD, CURBS OR PEDESTRIANS WHEN TURNING. PROJECTION SYSTEM, DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG, VERY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT ESPECIALLY IN THE RAIN. THEY NEED TO FIX PROJECTION SYSTEM TO COVER RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE. MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB REGARDING THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11054048

1,000 miles · Apr 27, 2017
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AT A DISTANCE. THE FAILURE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE MORE THAN FIVE FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ADJUSTED HIGHER; HOWEVER, …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AT A DISTANCE. THE FAILURE MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE MORE THAN FIVE FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ADJUSTED HIGHER; HOWEVER, THE LIGHTS STILL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AT A DISTANCE IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.

NHTSA ODI #10981015

6 miles · Apr 19, 2017
Exterior Lighting

BAD LIGHTING.

NHTSA ODI #10979379

50 miles · Feb 13, 2017
Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS SHINE ONLY HALFWAY UP THE WINDSHIELD AND COVER ONLY A FEW CAR LENGTHS AHEAD. NO VISIBI.ITY AT ALL TO THE SIDES. CANNOT SEE WHEN MAKING TURNS. VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON RURAL ROADS AND STATE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI #10954226

120 miles · Jan 11, 2017
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper

POOR FRONT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS LIGHT UP THE ROAD ONLY SHOWING THE BOTTOM 40% OF THE WINDSHIELD AND POOR LIGHTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.THE TOP 60% OF THE WINDSHIELD AS YOU LOOK FORWARD IS DARK THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY SHOW 3 POSSIBLE 4 CAR LENGTHS IN FRONT OF THE CAR. AT 60 MPH YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE FARTHER THAN OVER 6 CAR LE…

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POOR FRONT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS LIGHT UP THE ROAD ONLY SHOWING THE BOTTOM 40% OF THE WINDSHIELD AND POOR LIGHTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.THE TOP 60% OF THE WINDSHIELD AS YOU LOOK FORWARD IS DARK THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY SHOW 3 POSSIBLE 4 CAR LENGTHS IN FRONT OF THE CAR. AT 60 MPH YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE FARTHER THAN OVER 6 CAR LENGTHS AHEAD ON LOW BEAMS NOT 3 AND NOT OVER 1/2 YOUR VISIBILITY IN THE DARK VERY UNSAFE.

NHTSA ODI #10944263

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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